How we survived! No power, no water, 0 degrees...in a barn.
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We live in Colorado and my husband drove 15 hours or pick up my daughter and her three friends from Austin. Took them 19 hours to drive back. Praying for y’all in Texas.
Just imagine being in the 1800 's and how they persevered through adversity but still prospered . I think we need days like these to teach us to cherish gods works and not take it for granted . God bless stay safe 🙏☝️
I completely agree with you. God bless 💙🕉
Amen
When I think of winter, this is what I think of... thanks to Laura Ingalls-Wilder!
The view of the trees from above really shows the extent
My family & I were without power for over 60hrs and without running water even longer. We still felt blessed, we survived and I agree it was an adventure!
Same 68 hrs no water. We got a propane heater the next night . I'm thankful for that. I'm thankful we were able to buy food that was destroyed .
and no electricity
"The Cross Still Stands" sounds like the beginning of a song. So glad y'all are safe 🙏❤️
I have heard a song with that. An Acapella group from from Lancaster Pennsylvania...here on TH-cam, Garment of Praise ,"The Cross Still Stands"
I think there’s something symbolic to the cross still standing. All the fallen trees around symbolize the world trying to tear down the Lord, but he still stands, alone, waiting for us.
Matt Yarlett That is so true.I was seeing the symbolism in the cross still standing.
😂😂😂😂😂that's hilarious
I saw jesus in my toast.
Amen, Matt! Praise Jesus!!! Rapture of the Church is imminent!!!!
Amen!!
When you cut the trees that came up out of the ground, make sure no one is near the roots. When the trunk suddenly gets lighter, the stump and short trunk may rebound back into the hole. Unfortunately one couple lost their young son when the stump flipped back. Please stay safe.
You all have such a good attitude during bad times. True Christians letting your light shine. You both are a testimony to me an I am sure others feel the same. I can just see love pouring out whenever you all speak. God bless your family an keep smiling an spreading the love.
Yes absolutely Amen
Amen!
Amen
How could you think we'd get bored during this video. It was amazing to see what y'all have been going through! I love that the cross is still standing and that you focused on all the beauty in the chaos! Prayers for safety! Love you guys!
Light a candle under a terracotta pot it serves as a heater for green house
I forgot about that. Good suggestion
I love it that THE CROSS STILL STANDS!!! What a picture of perspective! No matter the destruction around us, He is immovable, unshakable and securely grounded!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!!
It is past now. It was 72° in Mississippi today. I never prayed so much for so many people.
Almost 70 in Little Rock
Awe, so very kind of you. God bless.
People are responsible for themselves. Pray for the ones who have zero opportunities. They are not usually in our country.
My Prayers go out to everyone from Iowa. I just found your channel. It’s sad all trees broken. But glad you all have each other.
I literally got chills when you showed the cross still standing and the trees laying by the Cross. Amazing grace
Amen
It's called DELUSIONS
Praise God. Such a beautiful family. Still praising our Father thru all of this. Agreed suffering does lead to hope. Thank you for sharing your life with us all.
Shout outs from the Rio Grande Valley . Glad you guys were so positive through the whole ordeal. We did not have light for 4 days straight- it was tough on the kids but with Gods power, we overcame.
Greetings from Harlingen,Texas
We had rain and cold temps, but no ice or snow. I've been very grateful we didn't get worse. Praying for everyone in Texas and Oklahoma. I'm in south Alabama😊💖
I love how yall are so humble no matter what comes your way. So inspiring. Love yall and the videos. I watch em every day before work and I swear your videos, Amber's arise videos, and granger music have seriously made me want to be a better person every day.
You have shown me that earthly possessions are just things... tomorrow is not promised... live for today! Thank you! Prayers to you all! 🙏
LIFE ISN'T ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORM TO PASS, IT'S LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN. THAT'S WHAT U ALL DO. SO GLAD TO SEE U ALL R DOING GOOD. SENDING LOTS OF LOVE, HUGS AND PRAYERS.
Just a piece of advice from a family that lives in a rv. If the power goes out you can hook the lights up to a truck to keep the battery charged. That will run your furnace and lights inside the rv. As long as you have propane.
The way I look at it, all the earthly things belong to God and we are just caretakers of it, for the short time we are here.
Amen 🙏
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Amen🙏
@@terrishepherd3266lisaann ,hope all is well
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Oh my! First I need to say that I was moved to tears when I seen that the cross had not been touched, very powerful and beautiful to see. Secondly I commend you two for your amazing attitudes and outlook during it all. I live in Southern Illinois and in 2009 endured a terrible ice storm that did serious damages to my home. I was a widow of only 3 years at the time, my husband was always the one who kept the calm for me and our daughter. So this ice storm was my first venture in trying not to lose it and remain strong for my daughter who was 12 at the time. It was a tough thing for me to do especially when I was told that it would be 2 to 3 weeks before power was restored. My friend and her husband came and took us along with our 2 little dogs to stay with them as they heated their home with wood. I was and still am so very grateful to them. Every winter since then I have panic attacks when an ice storm is coming for fear of it being that bad again. And now seeing you two and many others from Texas who took this in stride and went with the flow just makes me realize that it's high time I put my girl panties on lol People always say how strong I am but they just don't know that I'm far from it.
I'm so glad that you posted this, it really hit the wake up call for me that yes once I had a bad time because of an ice storm but it could have been far worse. I will forever remember the things that you said for the next time I am faced with another ice storm. God Bless you.
The cross will always stand amen
I really hate losing trees but it does create a ton of firewood for us.
The cross gave me chills! River was definitely there protecting it. 💕💕💕
Wow amber and granger! I have been praying for you and your family to be safe! So glad to see this video! Actually been praying for everyone in Texas! You again showed hope to everyone who may be going through things! You two amaze me! God bless you all. Your Tennessee friend and fan
God is good! We didn't have it near as bad as y'all as far as weather, we had freezing rain and temps got down to 6 degrees. We were uncomfortable but everyone and everything survived. YEE YEE!
I love how y’all are so faithful I think the world needs more of that
Only you guys who are going through a terrible time could do so with a smile. Living in the Deep South we have been through several hurricanes which left us for 3 weeks with no power or water and temperatures in the 90s just the opposite situation you guys are going through. Not sure which is worse but neither is good. Praying for you and your family and all in states going through this time.
Same situation with me
When Laura hit this summer if felt like the worse thing ever had happened
We tend to look at the negatives instead of the positives like
This why I come back to watch this channel time and time again❤️
Ive been in both. The storm season and losing power when it's 90 plus degrees is absolutely horrible. Now being stuck with no power in snow and ice is nothing it's super easy. I keep wood stored for this reason because you can cook and also stay warm. I guess I should say esy for some, but there is so much of a difference between the two situations, I can do fine in this type of situation.
I've been through both. And i can tell you. Freezing temps, no electricity, and no water is worse. Now if i grew up where winters are harsh, i'm sure it would've been no bother. But i'm geared for the heat. It's how i stay alive in the Texas heat.
Granger 'The Cross ✝️Still Stands' that sounds like a song dude. 🎵 I'm so glad you guys are safe. I've been praying for everyone, I heard there were 11 people that died. 🙏 God bless
It totally does!
and what it stands for
It’s so crazy how something like this changes the way you see things. It makes you appreciate the small stuff. It was God’s wake up call to a lot of us.
It sure does. I truly enjoyed not having phones and internet for a while. Just me, hubby and my boys talking. To each other. Lol under the blankets watching movies...trapped with each other. Nothing better!
Its actually amazing to see 1st hand your families experience with this. We see so much on the news and such but to ACTUALLY see an experience first hand is crazy!!! Praying for TEXAS!!!💙❤💙❤
Missed y’all, glad to see y’all are doing well. Sunny 🌞 and in the 70’s today in the Abilene, Tx area. I’m sure things are much better there. Love y’all ❤️ and God Bless🙏🏻
Hi from Belfast Northern Ireland UK. I thought it was freezing cold here, but oh my gosh you have it real cold there. Jesus's blessings to you and your children. I loved what you said to your wee son.
Shoot I member growing up in a chicken barn after our house burned down we ain't have no money to go stay anywhere so that's what dad fixed up and we stayed in..grow up on taken baths in a Rubbermaid container heated water up on the the wood stove..mom washed our clothes on a board an more..did that for years while dad built the house we in now by him self plus at the time full time job.. good times
You should write a book on those experiences. Great educational tool and something for your posterity.
Whaooooo
Wow! That's hardcore. What about school? Did you kids go to school?
Was there chicken poop in there??💩🐔🐓.😏
@@b.h.2819 obviously they had to seperate the chickens from themselves. We had friends clear 3 stalls in a barn make a 2 room one bath apartment out of it. Very nice. Any horse needing care, easy peasy.
Praise God all you kids are doing great. I love your positive attitudes. I am so proud of you and I thank God for each of you. Big hugs.
When one of the cedars next door dies, they left the stump pretty high and someone made it into a cross. I smile every time I pass it
That’s a really cool idea. There’s a massive lighted white cross mounted at the top of the escarpment by me, it shines bright over a big city every night. I like it every time I see it
Am my small community we had a stump as well and someone carved a cross as well. For some reason it broke about a year ago. I was so sad to see it gone.
They did the same thing with pine trees 2 years ago in Albany,Ga after a tornado destroyed most of the city
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I'm so glad Dutch introduced your fine family, ya'll melt my heart, take care!
The ice on the windmill was beautiful! So glad y’all are safe. Sorry for all the trees down. The cross gave me chills ✝️ I don’t get how some people don’t believe in God after acts like that ❤️
Amen and amen
Wow....I live 30 minutes south of Chicago, and every winter when the weather goes below 40°, I take off my all season tires and put on the winter tires.
Even with winter tires, it's slippery on ice.
I'm glad you are ok, and had the generator and propane tanks.
Your trees have been pruned by the hand of the weather, and now will regrow stronger
Know a lot of people got damage...SO glad worst is over! God Bless everyone!
I Love that the Cross is still standing. That just filled my heart with Hope. God is so Good.
Was praying for yal. We prayed for everyone. Thank God yal and most are ok. Love the show
Today is February 24 and today’s first day to get back home I still don’t have complete water but I am so blessed to be alive that’s the most important thing of all my family is safe and I am alive
So happy y’all are ok! I’m sending our sunshine and 50 degree weather down south for y’all! I’m used to 30 degree weather in Indiana. Stay safe! Love y’all!
Thanks for the long awaited update. Holy cow those poor trees, early winter cleanup instead of spring.
I'm born and bred in Texas. My entire family is in Friendswood Texas and I'm in Arizona at the moment. They've really had it rough like y'all but they survived 🙏❤️❤️❤️✌️
It was a nice video seeing you get through this storm with such great grace. We went through the same thing with our young ones starting from scratch and it was so nice to see it through your eyes. When you laugh you laugh hard, when you cry you cry even harder. You pray that you don't love this earth so much. Trust me at my age you get sick of it, and the only thing that keeps you here is God and your blessed memories.
Whew! Texas has had a couple of rough weather years...from records rainfall hurricanes to record ice storms. Prayers for you all!
I am in North East Texas. It was quite a week for sure... it was exciting at first and then the worry of busted water pipes in the house overtook the fun. Grateful we never lost electricity and water pipes were ok. Didn’t lose any trees or branches on the property. Lost water from Tuesday till Friday. But we prepared with buckets of water and had plenty of food and bottled water and firewood. Didn’t think through dirty dishes... lesson learned to prepare next time. 🙃 Grateful we prepared a week before the storm. It was beautiful but I am so ready for Spring now. All my chickens survived and my golden retriever is so happy the snow is gone. Texas can go from 0 to 60 degrees in one week🙃 Glad y’all are ok too. We never attempted to drive anywhere all week. Finally on Saturday we went to Whataburger ...🙂 Still boiling water. Definitely going to get a well drilled on the property after this experience. God is Good!!!
A lot of people are lacking that path to hope. Like Granger said, "As for me and my house..."
I am so encouraged by you both...God bless you all and much much love!
MY FRIEND LIVES IN PLANO AND MY COUSIN IN CORPUS, THEY HAD NO ELECTRICITY WHAT SO EVER. PRAYERS TO Y'ALL!!!! STAY WARM!! YEE YEE!!!
I'm so glad you are all well and good! So blessed 🙏🙏🤗🤗. We have been praying for everyone! And for the families who've lost loved ones. We are so sorry for you 🙏🙏.
God bless you all and keep you safe.
Take care.
I really thought y'all would have gone and got on one of the buses and ran its generator. My grandpa in Brazos County is cutting up his broken oaks and making firewood just-in-case this happens again next winter. If not, he said he would sell it and make a small fortune 👍🏼. They lost one of the water wells is all and my parents house had a broken water pipe coming from the up stairs bathroom to the laundry below, so that room got destroyed. My power in Collin County was like y'alls but I had made a trip to the store before all this hit and stocked up can stuff and water, that and a propane coleman stove kept me going. I had my bike stand in my living room and just rode my road bike to keep warm. Yep, we all survived SnoVid-2021 ✝️
Reminds me when we had 15 EF-0 to EF-2 tornadoes came through our county in 30min a couple years back. We lost trees and our corn and beans. But like you guys, we prevailed. Life goes on. Keep up the great attitude. I was so glad to have a grapple for the skid loader helping everyone with cleanup. Would highly recommend a grapple. Best attachment out there and will speed your cleanup up! Good luck.
Amber saying she did the splits reminded me of the time I was at a gas station in moses lake at 0 to 1 degree temps, and without thinking jumped out the passenger side of a truck and literally my back slammed into the seat, seat controls, door jamb, and running board while I slide down
Your words made me cry when you spoke about loving the land and trees so much. Beautiful video. Amber's bright light shines thru so strongly as she looks as Granger and adds her own words of wisdom. Glad you are all safe, and made this into an "adventure."
Going to be a great night with a new Smiths video. I’m glad y’all stayed safe!
Glad you are all well and safe. Sorry about the loss of Tyler's chicken. Beautiful cross. Glad that, and Riv's windchimes are still standing. Stay warm, stay safe, stay blessed.
Can’t love this or the message enough! The world would be a better place if we all had this perspective in life.
THANK YOU for thinking of and thanking the Linemen, Line Crews and all other emergency personnel! My Son and our friends were there trying to help restore electricity from Tennessee. So glad y’all are safe. I thought about y’all and prayed for everybody. It’s hard to be ready for something like that when you aren’t used to it!
After all the trees that fell your going to need a grabber to put on your tractor like hidden heights farm. Arms family homestead has one also. Love y’all’s video’s! God bless y’all !
It's so sweet you stopped and helped that guy. Who knows how long he has been out there for. Bless you both.
Fist one to say Hello to the Smith's Family.
from Manor Tx. (Next to Austin TX.)
I'm glad that Your family is Well after this Snow/ ice Storm❄❄
We have been where you guys are and Granger, we can always remember that, ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR THEM WHO LOVE THE LORD. I'm so glad to see that you guys spirit's are still up. You're going to come through this too. Great video and keep up the great work. 👍🙏🙏🙏🙏
Earl dibbles Jr better start fixing the trees.
That's a lot of whittle'n sticks for sure! 😂
Hopefully he made it... guy only has those one pair of overalls
Dang shame he got so much work to do :)....YeeYee!!!!
The snow, the trees, the icicles, are beautiful. Great photography ! Glad to see you are well!
The sight of the cross still standing is amazing! I’ve prayed for y’all’s safety through this storm. It sure brought Nashville to a halt for a few days but our God is awesome!
How can you people dislike their videos? I’m so jealous of their lives. Would do anything to have a family like that.
Me to but I live like 3 hours from yall I am glad all of yall are safe
The cross still stands - another one of Gods promises to always keep y'all safe! Literally almost bawled my eyes out with all the downed trees around it! I am so glad y'all are okay! I prayed so much for our friends in TX including y'all! Glad y'all are safe(r) and warm(er)!
Living in Ohio we get the cold, snow and Ice. I really like the ice storms but not when it causes power outages and loss of heat. I am glad to hear you are doing good, and that things are getting better. In my part of Ohio we have had really cold temperatures and we are now getting above freezing.
I can just about see the Erie shore of Ohio from the lakeshore 2 minutes from my house, we’re finally getting back above freezing a little bit, I can’t wait for this snow to melt and warmer temperatures to return
I'm sorry that you lost alot of your beautiful trees. But your also BLESSED that your family survived this incident as well as your animals.
😀 You need to get a sawmill or ask Kevin or Sean to drive down with their sawmill.😀
Take Care you guys! From Wisconsin
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GREAT video should be on #trending page. Awesome documentation of the storms in Texas. How the freezing temperatures affected trees animals and life. All while finding rest and comfort in Christ through the STORM. Beautiful Family 💖 Thank You for sharing
So happy you and your beautiful family are doing good thru this crazy weather.
Prayers for your family, friends and all others who was affected by that storm. We luckly only got snow but it was at least a foot. Thanks for the up lifting video. 🙏🙏🙏
We went thru the same Granger😪 glad y'all are ok
We have the best line men in the world. They help each other out and nothing is more beautiful then a line of trucks full of linemen after a hurricane. The bravest men I know. The store could have done hand written receipts been done many of times here after hurricanes. Then later adjusted the inventory.
You all are an inspiration to all! Thank showing everyone that positive attitude and the Good Lord we can make it though the tuff times. One step at a time. Yee Yee !
I am so Thankful that none of you were injured or worse!!
You still have your good attitudes and didn't get all maudlin.
The LORD has Blessed you with your closeness to your family.
But I suppose you have always had that!
Truly BLESSED!!
Good to know you guys are okay I live in colorado so ya
That Texas snowmaggedon was something else. We live outside of Conroe in Cut and Shoot, February is right around the corner, we are getting ready, just in case. God Bless you and your lovely family. The Cross Still Stands. Amen
The silver lining here is "Just Enough" Sounds like the the title for the next song you write about all this!!
I love your positivity ..you are such a special family ..sorry about your beautiful trees ...glad you ok cute goats love your quiet place thanku much love an god bless x
So glad ya'll are making it i was praying that all the people in Texas where ok an trying there best to stay warm.
Glad you all are ok love you all from West Virginia ❤
Thank God that everything was ok and that everyone was safe and not hurt. Love your videos and channel. ❤
What a shining light you two are. God Bless you all.
Enjoyed this so much ,glad everything is better, I wanted to say don’t be under the trees, but of course you knew better than that. So sorry your beautiful trees got messed up. I love trees to. God be with you as things get back to normal. Love ya
So sorry to hear of all your trees and the damage. We in Louisiana had a lot of what y’all experienced. Wife and I are so blessed to have neighbors like we have. I’m a 100% Disabled Vietnam Veteran and 76 years old and the wife is 73. Our power went out and we were cold and the 2d day neighbors came over and got the generator out of the garage and filled with gas and started it. We were getting the space heaters going and 20 minutes later our electricity came back on but water was still off. Took us 5 days before water was restored but we had plenty of bottle water. Our trees did not suffer to the existent that y’all’s did but we were worried, we have 2 sons in DFW are Keller and The Colony the son and family in Keller had the biggest problem with water pipes bursting and then electricity problems. Gonna cost $8,000+ to get it fixed. But everyone is safe, Praise God!!!
This Does Not seem Normal is anyone else thinking this?? Just like the fires in Cali. Could this be what i’m learning about Man Controlled weather? We are Praying for you Texas🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. test the snow!!!!
The fires in Cali are a direct result of mismanagement. Until the mid 70s, there would be controlled fires. Clears out the undergrowth. Better for the trees, animals, people because then if fire happens, it is nowhere close to the size. Currently, you are not even allowed to move dead trees from the National Forest. That and the undergrowth is fodder for the fire.
@@claudiavonbuening3867 and there were people purposely setting fires
Terri Shepherd I'm with you on that, and I do believe you just might be correct on both assertions. I know you are about the California fires, especially after looking at all the evidence. Who knows what the future holds, we just have to keep our faith and focus on the good Lord above. He will see us through it.
I am in North Texas. We survived this crazy storm with no power (Thank God for the wood burning stove!) and no water at our house. I was reminded of the blessings that some are to others through this... one man used his 4x4 to pull people out of ditches and up hills that their vehicles kept sliding down and refused payment for any of it (though many brought him gas cards, drinks, and food), people offering the use of generators to the elderly and health compromised, our local church never lost power or water and opened their doors to the community and one of the community members has a trailer smoker so people went and brought meats and veggies from their freezers and it became like a giant pot luck and people made coffee and hot chocolate, played cards and board games, and prayed together. A neighbor dropped off a bag of sand to spread on our porch for grip and we took them fresh roasted coffee beans. In the south we have a way of coming together and everyone working through things together.
I have been praying for everyone in the south dealing with the mess of weather. In Minnesota it has been miserable and cold too but at least we are able to be a little more prepared than in your part of the country. I'm glad you have been able to get through it all with a great attitude.
Take care and God bless. 🥰
You two put a smile on my face
I sure hope with your new house you are putting your pipes way below the frost line
Still not necessary in texas but sure is a plus.
We live in a lil town in Texas and my dad has our pipes buried. It saved us during this freeze.
Love your positivity we can take some lessons from you Granger and Amber
I love the smiths!!
You guys are awesome. Just keep smiling. You know how Dory said just keep swimming just keep swimming. Just keep smiling and believing. Thank you so much for sharing.